February 2021 30 Day Rule/30 Day Focus Pic and Discussion Thread- All are Welcome

I hear you! I have been shaving with my brand new Muhle R102 (R42 head with a different handle) this week using a Feather blade. Last night, I decided to do a headshave with my face shave. Mind you I already had 2 shaves on this blade prior to this one. I got a few weeps and mild irritation on my head. Considering that the blade wasn't fresh and my first headshave with this aggressive razor; it wasn't a bad start. I bring it up because as experienced shavers we know when to expect mishaps based on previous shaves. Have a great day Terry!

 

One shave on a feather....
Then bin it.
I dont even try more...

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Keep up the great work

Have a great day yourself!
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I learned to stop at 3 with Feather blades as my 4th shave was a head shave. You have a Kevlar beard so I can understand why you bin it after one shave.

 

Congrats on the epic shave, Jason. I hope you got the plumbing issue sorted out.

 

You too Terry! By the way, I ordered a 13/8 straight razor which will make my 10/8 Max Sprecher (Mad Max) look very small.

 

Thanks Joe

Nice shave Danny and I'm ready for Spring

Nice shave Jeff and I feel for you as I dread long drives..............

Nice shave Terry sans the cut. Been there and done that.....

Great shave Jason and glad the plumbing issues are at bay for now.

 

Excellent travel shave and photo Jeff


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Happy Birthday @matthewoli98!

I hope you have a great day, my friend!

 

Great looking shave Terry. Sorry about the nick.


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Awesome photo and shave recap Jason. Home repairs just suck.


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New sheriff in town huh? DEs that rinse clean effortlessly are the best! Shaving item mail delivery? Miss those....box openings aroma, mmm. Lately it's just smells of truck parts or chemicals

Cool having those Dave, great combo for the morning. The 1508.5 should be done soon!

Super nice Clint! Love the contrasts, and such a cool handle for the M102.

Cool (swidt) setup and shave Danny! Sorry for sending that cold snap east. We aren't out of it yet here in TX. Forecast for DFW doesn't get above freezing until a week from now. Snow in our forecast! Ugh!

Another fun travel shave Jeff! Yeah...14 hour drive....even with device distractions, not something I would look forward to either.

Terry! Awesome Bay Rum Friday goodness. Ouch on the ear issue...don't do that!

Nice cool everything Jason! Ditto on the Floid Blue, had a sample, pulled before I knew enough to order. Plumbing work....ugh. Our kitchen sink setup was the worst, like built on a Friday before a holiday weekend. Gave up at 10 years, ended up replacing everything (it's just plumbing right?!? ). Hope the rest of the day and coming weekend is less stressful!

 

Thank you Blair.


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Thanks Dave!
Haven't we all...

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Thank you Clint!

It happens...

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Thanks Blair!
Good advice.
I'm trying not to.
Well.....
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February 12th

Zingari Man SS, ASB & RS - The Soloist
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Switchback 400 w/Omega EVO
Drew Dick 7/8 Damascus

Wonderful bowl overflowing uber lather, only SS & H2O (see below) this morning. Don't know that I've used a synthetic with the ZM sego shave soap base yet....was pleasantly surprised by it's abundance and loft. Much better than any ZM lather I've done with a natural bristle option. Super slick, slightly wetter (for straight razor shaving), and a wonderful face feel from today's lather. 2.5 passes with the Drew Dick straight, some super color work with the horn inlaid scales. 1 unfortunate nick on the edge of my lip, a near perfect shave otherwise. Very fun razor to use and look at, but shaves a little edgy/harsh. It'd probably be considered somewhere between a quarter and half hollow grind, but feels well tempered (hard) which I believe leads to the edgy quality. Couple squirts of ZM's after shave balm followed by the matching Recovery Splash (witch hazel based splash) and ready for a Friday.

The Soloist by Heather at Zingari Man....a collaboration with West Coast Shaving. The fragrance is subdued, but nothing short of incredible. The blend of Pink Pepper to a boozy spiced Rum with a slightly floral Tobacco note is exceptional to this nose. Applied in abundance so I'll catch subtle whiffs at least til early afternoon. It's aroma is completely in coherence with the colorful 'small jazz venue' themed labeling it suggests. Wifey super approved , even while being at the complete opposite end of the usual 'bright citrusy aquatic' fragrances in abundance, vintage or modern.

Lather shot:

 

SOTD 20210212 Excel
by IschiaPP @ Forio
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Colgate Palmolive Men Classic Stick
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Gillette Sensor Excel #1
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#Shave #WetShaving #WetShavers
#ShaveOfTheDay #ShaveLikeaMan

Full size:
https://imgur.com/ydfAroH
Soundtrack:
Victor Wooten - The Lesson
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SRS # 453

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: C V Heljestrand 14. 7/8” Camel Bone Scales
Brush: Jayaruh 382 “Civil War” Boar
Lather: Declaration Grooming/Chatillon Lux Gratiot League Square
Aftershave: Gratiot League Square
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block
Stirling Tea Tree Witch Hazel
Chatillon Lux Gratiot League Square EdT

A fabulous shave this morning. I love the GLS soap and splash. It is such a classy scent. Three pass did the job easily. I am smelling and looking good.

Gentlemen, the avatar is changing as the countdown continues. Hope you all have a great day.